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Consider yourself a big fan of man’s best friend? You won’t want to miss this stack of paws-itively inpsiring reads.

Rescue Road: One Man, Thirty Thousand Dogs, and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highway, by Peter Zheutlin ($15, Sourcebooks, October 6, 2015)

If you think you love dogs, you’ll meet your match in Greg Mahle. This Ohio man has traveled more than a million miles, finding homes for tens of thousands of dogs from impoverished areas across the South. Learn how Mahle has embraced the unique bond between dogs and humans and brought immeasurable joy to everyone he encounteres.

A Dog’s Gift: The Inspirational Story of Veterans and Children Healed by Man’s Best Friend, by Bob Drury ($25, Rodale)

When a father and daughter take their beloved golden retriever, Riley, to visit the residents at a local nursing home, they witness a level of joy and happiness they hadn’t predicted. The experience prompted the pair to launch paws4people, a service dog organization that pairs loving pups with veterans, the elderly and disabled.

Lessons from Tara: Life Advice from the World’s Most Brilliant Dog, by David Rosenfelt ($26, St. Martin’s)

Author David Rosenfelt pays tribute to Tara, the pooch readers already know from his Andy Carpenter novel series and from his popular nonfiction book, Dogtripping. From relationships and memories, to public speaking and aging, Lessons from Tara is a collection of everything Rosenfelt has learned from his beloved dog.

When Stefany Shaheen’s eight-year-old daughter Elle was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Shaheen was determined to do everything she could to keep Elle safe and happy. Enter Coach—a medic-alert golden retriever. Discover how this remarkable animal has brought hope and relief to a family in need

Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me ($13, Workman)

This collection of the lessons only our dogs can teach, alongside perfectly charming photos, is a must-have pick-me-up for those days when we need a reminder that our four-legged friends have much to teach us, if we’re paying attention.

Got a young animal lover in your house? Hand over a copy of this inspiring tale—a youth-friendly adaptation of author W. Bruce Cameron’s New York Times bestselling novel A Dog’s Purpose and A Dog’s Journey, both about Ellie—a search-and-rescue dog who is skilled at finding lost people when they need her most.

Dogfella: How an Abandoned Dog Named Bruno Turned This Mobster’s Life Around, by James Guiliani, with Charlie Stella ($25, Da Capo)

Turning around a life of organized crime, drug abuse and depression might seem like a daunting task. For James Guiliani, all it took was a seven-pound shih tzu named Bruno. In Dogfella, Guiliani recounts how his love for Bruno compelled him to abandon his life as a mob enforcer and focus his efforts on remarkable acts of animal rescue.